American Military Museum
  Location of The American Military Museum within California | |
| Location | South El Monte, California USA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°03′01″N 118°03′49″W / 34.0502778°N 118.0635556°WCoordinates: 34°03′01″N 118°03′49″W / 34.0502778°N 118.0635556°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Type | Military Museum |
| Website | tankland |
The American Military Museum (also known as Tank Land) is an outdoor collection of military vehicles and equipment in South El Monte, California. As of 2022, the museum has over 180 exhibits on display.[1] The museum is a non-profit organization.
History
Established in 1962 by Donald Michelson, the museum aims to preserve the nation's military history and honor veterans and active military personnel. Initially housed at the Exposition Park Armory, it moved to the Reserve Center in Bell, CA, and later to its current 7.5-acre site in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in 1978.[2]
Film
The American Military Museum has worked with major motion picture studios since the 1960s. It offers 7 acres of props, vehicles, and equipment for rent, used in movies, TV shows, and other productions.[3] The museum's exhibits have appeared in movies such as Pearl Harbor, Letters from Iwo Jima and Fury.[4]
See also
- Similar museums near Los Angeles
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
- Fort MacArthur
- USS Iowa Museum
Notes
References
- ↑ Cota-Robles, Marc (10 January 2022). "American Military Museum in South El Monte helps preserve history for future generations". Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "About Us – The American Military Museum". The American Military Museum.[non-primary source needed]
- ↑ "Rentals and Film Productions – The American Military Museum". The American Military Museum.[non-primary source needed]
- ↑ "Tankland: A tour of a very varied military vehicle museum in California". 18 May 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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